The 3rd Gen Honda Odyssey is The GOLDilocks of Minivans

[@H982_FKL]

This (3rd gen pre facelift) Odyssey is the best looking minivan off all time. Nothing can change my opinion.

[@BernonCars]

I totally agree

[@calvin4319]

All the generations of the Toyotas competing minivans look better and you don’t have to worry about the transmission crapping out or changing the timing belt because Toyota have timing chains for almost ever generation of minivan they made😂

[@bodiejarvis]

@@calvin4319i get it you hate honda or your a toyota fan boy but the 2005 sienna looks way worse to a 2005 odyssey

[@tony64t]

I've owned a 2006 EX model since 2009, and it's been very reliable. I'm looking forward to upgrading to a newer model, as soon as the craziness with used car prices comes to an end! Two years ago, I rented a brand new Toyota Sienna SE and found that the engine in my 160K + miles Odyssey ran a lot smoother. Hondas in general have always payed me back in one form or another. My Odyssey, for example, held its value so well, that on several occasions, my credit union offered to refinance my car loan with the ability to get cash out. I've never experienced this with any other car.

[@jakes.9599]

I’ve watched a lot of reviews on these, and you are by far my favorite!

[@BernonCars]

I appreciate that!!

[@Sage_Oblouk]

Just got a 2007 exl with 144,000 miles on it for $2800. It's in great condition and I feel like I got a great deal. I'm probably not going to find too many people my age also driving a minivan.

[@THEUTUBEVIDZ]

I bought a 2003 Honda Odyssey EX some time in May 2021. Got it for nostalgia because I grew up with one just like it and always had a love for the 2nd gen odyssey. I'm 24 buying a mini van lol I may make a video of the van soon. We are the rare club

[@a.person7825]

Dude, you got a great deal! I got an ‘07 last year for $4000 w/219,00mi. It is a stellar example w/ voice command navigation.

[@Always_Bored96]

06 exl $2400 bought it this morning. Im 28 😂 got a kid but its for me

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Bern. To me you deserve way more subs. You are a very good car reviewer. Clearly you take time to research the vehicles that you review. Your reviews are of substance and enjoyable to watch. Keep it up. Now "stop hot ridding in your mom's minivan" JK 😂 Thanks for taking us on the Honda Odyssey. Looking forward to your next vid

[@BernonCars]

Thank you so much! I try my best 😁 hahaha, thank you for watching :)

[@kcsvantasticvoyages9729]

I have one and it has taken me on a few really memorable trips, it grows on a person with time. They can actually be fun to own.

[@BernonCars]

That's great! Yeah I loved ours

[@andyhuang7526]

Just have new timing belt and water pump and NGK iridium plugs on my 07 Honda Odyssey ! Great car ! 101000 miles !

[@BernonCars]

Low mileage!

[@wiimaster2847]

A few things to note: - VCM (which was only on the EX-L and Touring for the 3rd gen before being made standard for the 4th gen and up) is actually not a good thing. It's known to cause engine problems and so people have installed devices to disable VCM, as it only saves 1-3mpg at best. The VCM engines for the 3rd gens were J35A7 while the non-VCM engines were J35A6. - There wasn't a real rear badge change. My 06 has it on the left. They did however introduce a new transmission in 07. - Second row sunshades were standard on all trims - PAX was only on Tourings and was discontinued in 2009.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you for the info!

[@WhiteWizzard]

3rd Gen VCM did not have the problems that 2008 and up did.

[@wiimaster2847]

2008 is a 3rd gen too. You don't get to pick and choose.@@WhiteWizzard And the original VCM-1 models still have plenty of issues. Seen so many of them come in with the same exact symptom: rear bank cat is destroyed by oil burning, sends its guts downstream and clogs the 3rd cat, resulting in the engine having no power due to the exhaust restriction. VCM-1 is by no means exempt.

[@BernonCars]

Thanks to my mom for letting me steal her van for the day lol

[@minivanventuring]

What's with these third Gen not opening the third row windows ugh! That's all I dislike

[@zyxify-b6n]

@@minivanventuring .. I believe u can’t do that- my mom has a odyssey and when I’m in the back she open the window in the 2nd row and I would get air

[@minivanventuring]

@@zyxify-b6n yes I just thave to open the second row, it sucks but it is what it is lol

[@CharlietoKind]

Grew up with 03 ody thought it was best thing ever . When it got totaled we got a 07. Never really liked how much bulkier it looked but it really grew and is super refined compared to 2nd Gen

[@suzatlarge]

Your mom's car is impeccably clean! Great review!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@mustasheolll2020]

I agree it’s one of the few cars with bubble styling that still looks good. These things are pretty.

[@nickdewey2843]

The 2005-10 Odyssey Touring w/Pax does have a spare tire. It's behind the access panel on the driver side rear quarter. My mom has a 2006 Touring and she has one from factory.

[@BernonCars]

Interesting!

[@fz094ever4]

I had an 05 white with tan interior. I sold it and ever since been looking to get back into one. Miss it so bad

[@BernonCars]

Nothing beats a good ol' Odyssey!

[@reachingdanny]

I jus rebought a 06 touring. My life felt empty without it. This time I got Navi , so happy !!!

[@michaelayearout1631]

me and GF have a 09 in silver exl we love it!!!

[@CRAPO2011]

I agree the Odysseys steering makes you forget its size. Honda knows how how to do FWD handling. It is also surprisingly stable at speed i take they learned alot from their old partnership with Rover (here in usa probably no one remembers the Sterling brand haha)

[@kewlbean]

Great video Bern. They just keep getting better and better.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you :) Can’t wait to do that Accord!

[@midnightmystery544]

I was spinning my tires at 30 MPH in a 2018 Odyssey.... These cars are nothing more than big fat Accord V6's, which are basically Acura TL's...

[@DefextOfficial]

Loved your reaction to the stretch of road.

[@BernonCars]

It's a hoot!!

[@monkmodemalik8225]

You should sand the headlights to make them pop and get rid of the yellow hue

[@BernonCars]

I'll definitely keep that in mind!

[@cedricbrownnn]

i think the 2011 to 2016 is my favorite generation but i have a lot of nostalga with the 3rd gen 2005 to 2010

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

Thank you. I'm considering a 2008 with 188K miles on it.

[@trevorchurch865]

The rear door sunshades were available on models without the rear entertainment system. My 2005 Touring has them. I don't know the option code for them or if it was something specific to the Touring model has the shades and no rear dvd.

[@suzatlarge]

I bought a 2008 EX-L (not the Touring model) which has the sunshades on the rear windows. No rear entertainment system. I've had the vehicle for two years and have been happy with it. I plan to drive it as long as I can. LOVE the rear cargo space. Have removed third row seats permanently and set up the back for camping with the help of a cousin. He built me a removable platform for a mattress. I sleep like a baby in there. Campgrounds cost a lot less than hotels when you're road tripping. Just saying. 🙂

[@TortaNoImporta]

My aunt had a 2010 odyssey exl and you could use voice commands to turn on and off the ac which was freaking cool

[@BernonCars]

Yeah they’re so cool 😎

[@SillyVehicleEnjoyer_]

I had a grey 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L die on me at 186K miles, we ended up having it scrapped 5 years after figuring out we'd probably have to rebuild the transmission. So it pretty much sat around, killing the battery completely, damn good alternator though, after you jumpstart it every time. I really wouldn't treat the vans poorly if you were to buy one of these, don't beat on the things, they aren't nearly as strong as the nissan cube we traded for it lol.

[@SillyVehicleEnjoyer_]

I might try a 3rd gen again, since I do miss the last one, but a lower trim 2007+ model, and just taking better care of it.

[@BernonCars]

Nice, yeah an EX without VCM is the way to go! Or you can get the muzzler

[@EddieOklang]

05 exl transmission rebuilt at 170k a month ago with new engine mounts. I activated the vcm(remove vcm muzler) and enjoying the van again.

[@SillyVehicleEnjoyer_]

@@EddieOklang I did like how the last van drove, and the sound of the engine when it accelerates, just hated the power sliding doors cause they were messed up, which is the whole reason I want a low trim.

[@daveforgot127]

variable cylinar activation tends to burn oil when used.

[@brandonedwards1057]

Well done and very informative!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@CriticalTechReviews]

I think you sold me. I've been a little afraid due to the w i d t h of this compared to all my other cars I've ever had, but it's this or a truck. And this beats a truck in literally every way from comfort to performance to fit and finish to looks to even capability. I'd rather look like a suburban mom than another young douchebag with a Tacoma, and a 4 by 8 sheet won't lie flat in a Tacoma.

[@BernonCars]

LOL I have a Tacoma 😂😂😂

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love your honda odyssey minivan

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@MichaelB-cs6ke]

looking into a 2010 Odyssey EX-L in grey. has 150k miles and ever since i had, and sold my 2006 EX-L i’ve been looking for a 08-10 model. i agree with you on the facelift models looking better. i’d love to find a 05-10 Touring model. the run flat wheels. In my opinion looked very aggressive but are completely too expensive to keep. my grandma had a 2007 Touring in light blue she bought new. the $1,200 tires were definitely ridiculous but she kept them for the peace of mind. she traded it off sadly for a 2019 sienna xle. 170k miles on it with the original transmission. my 06 had 221k when the transmission started acting up. sold it as is. i liked the video man!

[@BernonCars]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@krishsaini8463]

KISSED THE DRIVER WINDOW IT LOOKS LIKE THE 295s

[@pedrobetancourt]

I have put 240000 on my G3 05 and still going strong

[@BernonCars]

That’s great!

[@lloydandbethbeiler8127]

Had a 2005 with 330k. Drove like a sports car-- till someone backed into it. Got a 2011 odyssey "lightning"--- floats and bounces going down the road, and the steering is way too light. Honda has truly lost it's way...

[@docholliday2961]

Great video hope honda is paying you the big bucks. Did my front suspension for $1000 bucks my self cant believe how much the stealership wanted close to $4000 for labor and parts and as you said now in 2020 that van is only worth like 3 to 4 thousand in the real world parts on these vans still very expensive not worth it to sell it if you had already invested double what its worth on repairs and maintenance . The new one looks more like a funeral carriage a couple of weeks I was down in baja and saw a fleet of late models honda odysseys as funeral carriages so just for that I would buy a sienna in the future 👍

[@BernonCars]

We just sold ours with 171k for $5K!

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

The run flats have actually been discontinued by Michelin. So you have no other choice but to replace the wheels now

[@dgatan]

Hi love the touring wheels. What size tires did you put? Those are not the oem size for the 4th gen odyssey

[@BernonCars]

Yeah we accidentally got a smaller size! I don't recall at this point!

[@Sage_Oblouk]

Give it a 6" lift with some beefy tires. No reason other than that it would be hilarious.

[@shellyseaton1858]

If you do have a VCM Odyssey will buying a jumper off Amazon to keep it off prohibit oil burning problems? I have a 2009 Ex-L 114,000 no dash screen. Im not sure which engine I have.

[@BernonCars]

EX-L will have VCM! I don't know if the Amazon one will work though. VCMuzzler is great

[@rhpphr11]

Did you check to see if manufacturers maintenence was followed asI believe it has an INTERFERENCE engine and requires the timing belt be REPLACED every 60k-105k? 2000 dollar bill if you are lucky enough to find a dealer who will do it for you.Of coarse you could chance it but if it slips,breaks,or comes off engine is junk!The pistons smash into the valves.Check it out man it's REAL!

[@Raider19582]

Great review!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@existenceofsam5652]

Great video. loved it

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@krishsaini8463]

the drivers side window actually looks like the size of a triangyalr shaped it is like belmarf sign

[@samfeldman1508]

I picked up a 2010 with 48K miles. I thought it was loaded but no entertainment center or Nav system. It’s roomy and comfortable but not fast. It’s a van.

[@BernonCars]

Nice, damn that’s annoying. A good van nontheless!

[@jacr6521]

Very informative I found a 2005 touring with 183k for $2995. Is this a decent price?

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Honestly I would say so! We sold ours with 170k for 5k last year.

[@jacr6521]

@@BernonCars I’m currently looking for a daily drive, which is about 35 miles round trip to work. I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima and I don’t feel comfortable driving it back and forth to work any more. I bought for $1500 5 years ago and put in about $300 in maintenance. I think it has served me well.

[@BernonCars]

@@jacr6521 Ahh I see. The only thing with these as daily’s is that they’re not really that good on gas

[@eternalherbs6008]

@@BernonCars Honda Odyssey touring 2005 is not good on gas?

[@pinkfiffty3094]

@@eternalherbs6008 I think he's referring to the city mpg not being all that great in comparison to a car. For what it is not bad. They also have some hybrid vans that would be better.

[@TRIZCRUTV]

Good video. Good details.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@andy5v]

Does anyone know the size wheel and tires I know the wheel came from a 2011 but trying to find out what size tires he used on the 2012 rims . Thanks !

[@dgatan]

Me too lol. Did you find out?

[@krishsaini8463]

I WAS CRYING BECAUSE I COUDNT HUG LADY WHEN SHE WAS DRIVNG

[@jeanbissonnette3737]

How reset clock on Honda odyssey 2008

[@mahmudmohammad6383]

Hey i was gonna purchase mini van to convert it into rv camper is there anything Major deference between 2005 - 2008 ?

[@BernonCars]

They’re all generally the same (engine and transmission) they only got a few little things over the years

[@pinkfiffty3094]

@@BernonCars Actually no, 2007 & up got a better trans, also lx & ex are better motors.

[@krishsaini8463]

YOU ARE THE FASTES AND THE MOST SPEEDIST DRIVER EVER DRIVER SIDE WINDOW

[@JamesBrown-ty5wp]

I just 05 ex with 130k for less than $3000.... any maintenance recommendations???

[@BernonCars]

You got a steal! Make sure to get the timing belt done soon!

[@ricardolopez-jb7bu]

Mine it's a 2006 exl 243,000 miles and still running very strong.

[@BernonCars]

Thats great!!

[@Kidzclubflix]

I just picked up a 07 touring with 206k miles on it. Although it runs awesome I’m paranoid about something going wrong like the transmission.

[@pinkfiffty3094]

@@Kidzclubflix muzzle it asap, keep up on oil changes, do a "special trans flush" drain & fill 3x. Along with making sure timing belt and water pump is done.

[@rickybrown4745]

I enjoyed watching you👍🏾

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@krishsaini8463]

It feels like driving a boat on the car named 295 exit 60 a belmar

[@WisMAPD]

Hi Bern, that was great vid. Question for You if you don't mind. What did you install to create that high performance sound ?

[@BernonCars]

Thanks! Short ram intake off eBay!

[@WisMAPD]

@@BernonCars I guess I could have watched Your video again lol Thanks for replying.

[@AfghanistanExploration]

Can the middle cup holder area be replaced with a seat?

[@BernonCars]

Hmm, not sure!

[@pinkfiffty3094]

Yes.

[@krishsaini8463]

scudder falls bridge is as big as the fron of this van on 295 south

[@smtiic]

HOW DOES IT FEEL WHen 5th cylinder spark plug blew out of head and wait on road side for 5 hours for toe truck

[@BrawlFreak786]

whats the songs in the background starting around the 1:20 and 4:00 mark?

[@BernonCars]

I’ll find em for ya

[@BrawlFreak786]

Bern Romulus appreciate it

[@BernonCars]

They’re made by Dan Mason, but I’ll have some free time later to get the names of them

[@BrawlFreak786]

Bern Romulus you’re the real MVP

[@gamingwithlebanon-roblox3146]

I love this video

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@krishsaini8463]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i love the front driver window trianguar hsaped

[@edwinrivera4985]

What size tires did u put on those 18 inch rims ?

[@BernonCars]

If I remember it was 235/50/R18. 235/55 would’ve been a better size

[@krishsaini8463]

Miss Sarah Gordon newtowb middle school

[@nicebergslim]

this wouldnt be howard county, would it?

[@BernonCars]

Yes it is!

[@nicebergslim]

@@BernonCars damn never seen it look so gorgeous before, i miss it

[@krishsaini8463]

The drivers side window looks like miss Gordon

[@krishsaini8463]

i love you mummy drivers side iwndow at 12:55

[@krishsaini8463]

ARE YOU DRVER SIDE WINDOW

[@krishsaini8463]

Kiss the drivers side window of the 2005 odyssey

[@tyrellspeed90]

The 2017 to 2020 Siennas have 296 hp engines.

[@amanmuhammad14]

Does this have a backup camera?

[@BernonCars]

Yes it does

[@fouwadpm8501]

Deadpool 😂

[@gmoemad9616]

Call the dealer and ask for motor mount replacement... it will break your bank .....

[@BernonCars]

We had ours done a few years ago for $600

[@krishsaini8463]

THE DRIVE SIDE WINDOW LOOKS LIKETHE SIZE OF MUMMY

[@krishsaini8463]

Kiss the drivers side window it looks like the size of mummy

[@krishsaini8463]

I want to drive to belnar

[@krishsaini8463]

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW LOOKS LIKE THE SIZE OF MUMMY

[@krishsaini8463]

DRINK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MUMMY ITS TEA HAMILTON NJ INTERTSTATE 295 EXIT 60 A BELMAR

[@thegreentrollfaceman143]

The Honda odyssey was released in 1994

[@krishsaini8463]

i do not like the old scudder falls bemar bridge on 295

[@krishsaini8463]

I can say Belnar on the audio

[@krishsaini8463]

DRIVE EXTREMELY SLOW LIKE A TURLTE MUMMY

[@mustasheolll2020]

I gotta tell ya, Chevy makes the worst 4 door sedans, Americans should stick to SUVs and pickups imo.

[@krishsaini8463]

KISS TH DRIVER WINDOW OF THE 3rd generation odyseey it lokks as big as ummy

[@mustasheolll2020]

Idk bro the interior looks dated with the bubbles and old looking leather

[@LeroyJohnson-o5u]

Honda timing belt and automatic transmission are scary. I will drive a Toyota Sienna anytime.

[@BernonCars]

Scary only if you don't follow the routine maintenance 😂🤣

[@krishsaini8463]

Innerstate 295;

[@krishsaini8463]

KISS MOUNT LAUREL

[@krishsaini8463]

Hello odyssey

[@krishsaini8463]

Alana

[@krishsaini8463]

Drivers side window

[@odynationyoutube6413]

Respect the van hahaha

[@BernonCars]

Yessir!

[@krishsaini8463]

12:55

[@krishsaini8463]

I LOVE YOU MUMMY

[@krishsaini8463]

295

[@krishsaini8463]

Window

[@krishsaini8463]

You pet a doggy

[@BernonCars]

Yes

[@krishsaini8463]

hello belmar

[@krishsaini8463]

Camden dreewy

[@krishsaini8463]

Kiss the mummy driving car

[@krishsaini8463]

Hey girl

[@BernonCars]

Hey

[@krishsaini8463]

I HATE NAVIGATION